Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.navycrf.com/
This Privacy Policy applies to both the website and the DEP Guide mobile application (“App”).
Overview
We are committed to protecting your privacy.
- The website may collect limited data as described below.
- The DEP Guide App does not collect, store, or transmit personal data externally and operates primarily on your device.
Website Data Collection
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- the data shown in the comments form
- the visitor’s IP address
- browser user agent string
This helps with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) from your email may be provided to the Gravatar service:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as others may extract it.
Cookies
The website may use cookies for:
- saving comment form details
- login sessions (if applicable)
- user preferences
Examples:
- Comment cookies may last up to 1 year
- Login cookies may last up to 2 weeks
- Temporary cookies are used to check browser compatibility
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.).
These behave as if you visited the external website directly and may:
- collect data
- use cookies
- track interactions
Data Sharing (Website)
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
We do not sell or distribute your data.
Data Retention (Website)
- Comments and metadata may be stored indefinitely
- User account data (if applicable) can be edited or deleted by the user
Your Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may:
- request a copy of your data
- request deletion of your data
DEP Guide App Data Policy
No Account Required
The App does not require account creation.
No Data Collection
The App does not collect, store, or transmit personal data to external servers.
All data entered into the App (such as profile information, dates, or preferences):
- remains on your device
- is not shared
- is not accessible to us
Device Permissions
The App may request access to certain features:
Camera
Used for:
- capturing a profile photo for the Digital ID Card
Photos are stored locally only.
Storage
Used to:
- store app content
- save user data locally
Calendar (Feature)
Used to:
- add events (e.g., ship dates, reminders) to your device calendar
The App:
- only adds events with your permission
- does not read or transmit calendar data
Notifications
Used to:
- provide reminders and alerts
All notifications are:
- generated locally
- not connected to external services
Documents & Email (Feature)
The App may allow users to:
- complete forms
- generate PDFs
- send emails using their device
All actions:
- occur locally
- require user initiation
External Links
Both the website and App may contain links to external sites.
These sites operate independently under their own privacy policies.
Data Security
Because the App does not transmit data externally, your information remains under your control on your device.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect new features or legal requirements.
Disclaimer
This website and application are not endorsed by the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, or Navy Recruiting Command.
Contact
For questions email
support@navycrf.com